U O I vs R. SARANGAPANI

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that Technicians appointed prior to 1.1.1986 are entitled to benefits under the Office Memorandum dated 22.10.1990 and its modification on 31.3.1992. The Court found that the differentiation in increment dates between technicians and non-technicians was discriminatory, thus affirming the Tribunal's ruling. The appeals by the Union of India were dismissed, maintaining the Tribunal's judgment that favored the technicians' claims.